A 20-Yr-Old Woman Is Being Admitted with Electrolyte Disorders of Unknown

Multiple Choice

A 20-yr-old woman is being admitted with electrolyte disorders of unknown etiology. Which assessment finding is most important to report to the health care provider?

A) The patient uses laxatives daily.
B) The patient's knuckles are macerated.
C) The patient has a history of extreme fluctuations.
D) The patient's serum potassium level is 2.9 mEq/L.